The New York Daily News' Frank Isola reported Thursday that new president Phil Jackson thinks highly of Fisher and believes he could transition to a coaching role easily if he wanted to make the switch. The hiring process would be delayed, however, as Fisher is still playing with the Thunder in the NBA Playoffs.

Jackson's plan would be to mentor a new coach with whom he has worked before, according to Isola:

Jackson's plan, according to a source, would be to assemble an experienced staff around Fisher which could potentially include Kurt Rambis and Bill Cartwright, two former NBA head coaches. Jackson thinks highly of Rambis, the long-time Lakers assistant, and there is a possibility that Rambis could be hired as a head coach.

The one reservation, according to a source, is that Rambis wouldn't make a big splash like Fisher or Kerr.